Tag: Competitiveness
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Heavy industry in Europe at a crossroads. Renaissance or decline?
For decades, heavy industry was the backbone of Europe’s economic power, supplying raw materials, components and finished products across the continent. Today, faced with rising energy prices, tightening…
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Are we witnessing the birth of a new industrial policy for Europe?
The European Union is shifting from free-market orthodoxy to proactive industrial policy. The Industrial Accelerator Act, Made in Europe requirements and the Battery Booster aim to raise industry’s…
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Renewable investments drive growth. Industry Alarm at 9-month high
The Industry Alarm Index reached 68.4 points in May 2026, its highest level since September 2025. The 2.3-point rise from April is driven by investments in renewables and…
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Can the Polish wood industry compete with the Finnish one in cellulose production?
The Polish pulp and paper industry has a long way to go before it can realistically compete with the Finnish one in the cellulose market. Finland is a…
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China profits from the European heatwave
Heatwaves are a good time for air conditioner manufacturers. Beijing’s Global Times portal writes that Chinese specialists are working non-stop, day and night, to meet European orders for…
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Can the Polish chemical industry bear the costs of EU regulations?
The Polish chemical industry finds itself in 2026 in a situation that industry representatives describe as a fight for survival in the coming quarters. The sector, which forms…
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European steel is losing competitiveness. Steelmakers call for urgent intervention from Brussels
ArcelorMittal, Thyssenkrupp Steel and Voestalpine, three of Europe’s leading steel producers, which together account for approximately 60 percent of integrated steel production in the European Union, have issued…
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Why energy prices have such a massive impact on industry?
For the average consumer, rising energy prices usually mean higher electricity bills, more expensive heating, or rising fuel costs. For industry, however, the situation is far more serious.…
Olivia Masskey
Carter
is a writer covering health, tech, lifestyle, and economic trends. She loves crafting engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
